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    Question

    Two statements are given followed by three conclusions

    numbered I, II, and III assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of conclusion logically follow(s) from the statement. Statements: Some fruits are pears All grapes are fruits Conclusions: I. No grapes is pear II. Some fruit is grapes III. Some grapes being pear is a possibility
    A Only conclusions I and II follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusions I and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only conclusions II and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only conclusion I follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All grapes are fruits (A) + Some fruits are pears (I) тЖТ No conclusion. Hence conclusion I does not follow. All grapes are fruits (A) тЖТ Conversion тЖТ Some fruits are grapes (I). Hence conclusion II follows. All grapes are fruits (A) + Some fruits are pears (I) тЖТ Probable conclusion тЖТ Some grapes may be pears (I). Hence conclusion III follows.

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